Is kundalini a cold or hot energy?

By Victor M Fontane

Kundalini is neither purely hot nor purely cold energy; it can manifest as both, along with other sensations, depending on the individual experience and how the energy is activated. Cold energy is often described as refreshing waves, while hot energy can feel like an intense, cleansing heat. The type of sensation—hot or cold—can depend on factors like the nadi(energy channel) through which the Kundalini rises or the method of activation, with uncontrolled activation potentially leading to dangerous hot experiences. 

Experiences of Kundalini Energy

• Cold Energy:

  Can feel like refreshing, divine cold waves, tingling, or chills running up the spine and through the body. 

• Hot Energy:

  May feel as an intense, burning heat that rises in the body, sometimes described as a strong breeze or river of heat, that helps to burn away impurities. 

• Mixed Sensations:

  
  

  It is common for both hot and cold feelings to occur simultaneously or in succession. 

Factors Influencing the Sensation

• Nadi Activation:

  If Kundalini rises through the Ida Nadi (the left energy channel), it may be perceived as cold, while rising through the Pingala Nadi(the right channel) can be perceived as hot, though sometimes forcing the activation is dangerous, according to Traditional Yoga. 

• Chakra Activation:

  Heat can be higher in the specific chakras the Kundalini is activating as it moves upward. 

• Method of Activation:

  Forcing Kundalini through intense meditation on chakras can be dangerous and lead to intense, potentially uncontrollable, hot experiences.

  
  

Important Considerations

• Natural vs. Forcible Awakening:

  Kundalini is safest when it arises naturally through a process of purifying the body and mind under proper guidance. 

• Potential Dangers:

  Uncontrolled or forced activation can be dangerous, potentially leading to serious mental health problems or other physical issues. 

• Beyond Physical Sensation:

  The experience of Kundalini is ultimately a spiritual phenomenon that transcends physical sensations.